How does the story of Balaji's anniversary ceremony connect to the broader theme of selfless service performed by devotees like Radhakrishnabai?

The narrative in Chapter 35 connects the themes of service and divine reward. It first establishes the extraordinary and selfless service of devotees like Balaji Patil Nevasakar, who swept Baba's paths and offered his entire harvest, and Radhakrishnabai, who also undertook the menial task of sweeping with devotion. The subsequent story of the miracle at Balaji's Shraddha (anniversary ceremony) serves as an illustration of the fruits of such devotion. Even after Balaji's death, the faith cultivated through his service lived on in his family. His mother-in-law's use of Udi to multiply food demonstrates that the blessings earned through selfless service extend to the devotee's family and protect their honor in times of crisis.